We have identified four young people who are super keen to work and, if you are interested and have suitable entry-level vacancy/ies, we can organise interviews from Monday. These people come with plenty of pastoral support from WECA (12 months), not to mention more than $10k in Government subsidies (as outlined here). These young people (aged 18 to 25) have graduated the NZ Defence Force’s LSV boot camp programme, which they volunteered for. 
 

      

EVolocity Waikato is the WECA-managed electric vehicle competition for regional secondary secondary schools. Regional Finals are a fun, fast-paced and family friendly event where future engineers can test their talent and vehicles on the track. WECA members can help out and even talent scout our region's up and coming engineers.

VOLUNTEER FOR REGIONAL FINALS...
WHEN: Saturday September 21st, from 9am
WHERE: Kartsport, Ohaupo Rd, Hamilton (opposite the Airport)

RSVP: levinia@weca.org.nz

CLICK TO WATCH EVolocity Waikato promo vid
 

OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS: Build Day 3 - Scrutineering at Fraser High School, Thursday September 12, from 4pm. All EVs will be checked by the Chief Scrutineer in time to compete at regionals. Everyone is welcome to come and see the EVs ahead of regional finals!

This year we're also hosting the NZ finals on Sunday November 24th - put it in your diary now!

Immigration NZ is currently experiencing delays in visa processing timeframes for visa categories,  including Essential Skills work visas. 

The delays have been caused by a number of factors, including sustained economic growth and low unemployment, which is driving significant demand for migrant workers at all skill levels. Application volumes have been increasing steadily across all categories with particular spikes in Essential Skills work visas, with volume growth significantly above forecast which was 3.4 per cent across all visa categories over four years from 2017/18. In 2017/18 Immigration NZ (INZ) experienced 8.6 per cent volume growth across all visa categories.

In 2018/19 there was another 7.4 per cent increase on the previous year’s growth which was almost 40,000 more visa applications than forecast. INZ is now anticipating a further 8 per cent growth this year.

When you have gone to the trouble of finding a potential worker from overseas, the last thing you need is to trip up on the visa process. To avoid snags and delays, make sure your applications include all of the following information:
 

 

Schick Civil Construction is a leading civil construction company. By delivering excellence in civil infrastructure solutions Schick can provide benefit to all who contribute to their success. Schick's teams of engineers, operators and crews deliver a wide range of civil engineering solutions from major commercial and residential subdivisions, to large-scale drainage projects and roading pavement construction. Find out more www.schick.co.nz

The Electrical Training Company (Etco) is New Zealand’s leading training provider for the electrical industry. Since 1991 we have helped thousands of apprentices and students into rewarding and successful careers. 

Etco apprentices undertake a combination of on-the-job training, with host companies, and off-the-job training, including block courses and night classes. We employ apprentices throughout their training, placing them with host companies in placements that ensure they gain skills and experience in a variety of domestic, commercial and industrial settings.

We provide training at 35 locations country-wide. This includes our new state-of-the-art training centre in Hamilton, equipped with the most modern learning technology and systems.

Hosts pay one simple weekly charge for the hours an apprentice has worked. Etco covers all trainings costs, and supplies a start-up tool kit and PPE, all of which means Etco reduces costs, risk and stress for host companies.  Apprentices undergo a 12-day residential induction, including site safe training, before beginning placements. We cover all leave, public holidays and ACC and KiwiSaver contributions

We also take care of all assessments and provide structured HR, pastoral care and study support. Etco apprentices lead the field in national examinations and competitions. 

Our stakeholders include schools, parents, electrical companies and contractors, partners, sponsors and government. We work with schools to promote the career pathways available to high-achieving school-leavers, and with businesses to provide them with high calibre apprentices and meet their apprentice training needs. 

Through sharing information, receiving feedback and consultation, we secure the best candidates, ensure work placements are available and deliver the highest standards of training to prepare apprentices to make a positive contribution to the industry.

www.etco.co.nz